The South Explored (Hard Cover)

Stock Code:
BAE3609
Price:
$40.00

Description

The South Explored by John Hall-Jones (Revised Edition). 'The story of the early European exploration and settlement of Southland including the European discovery of Foveaux Strait; the early sealers, whalers and whaling stations of the south; James Spencer who landed at Bluff in 1824 to found the oldest town in the South Island; John Howell who founded Riverton in 1837. John Kelly who became the first Eurpoean to settle on the site of Invercargill; Chief Tuhawaiki of Ruapuke Island; Brother Wohlers; Nairn and Stephen who were guided to Lakes Manapouri and Te Anau by Maori; ‘Nat’ Chalmers who was shown the way to Lakes Wakatipu, Wanaka and Hawea by Chief Reko of Tuturau; surveyor J. T. Thomson who laid out Invercargill; and many others. Includes over 230 historical photographs, maps and illustrations resulting in this classic illustrated history of early Southland.' The dust jacket has light general wear but the book remains in a very tidy condition.

Details

  • Author:
    Hall-Jones, John
  • Book Condition:
    Very Good
  • Publisher:
    Craig Printing Co. Ltd, Invercargill
  • Edition:
    Revised
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good Plus
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    X2B
  • ISBN:
    0908629516
  • Size:
    4to
  • Pages:
    172
  • Publish Date:
    1998
Stock Level:
1 In Stock